Extends statute of limitations for child abuse, medical neglect, and medical negligence claims to age 55; clarifies New York court jurisdiction.

New York A09558 amends the statute of limitations for certain crimes of child abuse, allowing plaintiffs to file claims until they reach 55 years of age. It grants New York courts jurisdiction over cases where the plaintiff resided in the state for a substantial portion of their childhood or received treatment there. The bill voids any insurance policy that excludes or limits coverage for claims related to child abuse, medical neglect, or medical negligence.

Extends statute of limitations for child abuse, medical neglect, and medical negligence claims to age 55; clarifies New York court jurisdiction.

New York A09558 amends the statute of limitations for certain crimes of child abuse, allowing plaintiffs to file claims until they reach 55 years of age. It grants New York courts jurisdiction over cases where the plaintiff resided in the state for a substantial portion of their childhood or received treatment there. The bill voids any insurance policy that excludes or limits coverage for claims related to child abuse, medical neglect, or medical negligence.